NJ WATERSAVERS

Introduction

In 2007 the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program, along with our program partners, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, began developing a drinking water conservation pilot program for New Jersey.

The Need for Water Conservation

With an average rainfall of 45 inches per year, New Jersey is often considered a “water rich” state. However, when considering that New Jersey is also the most densely populated state in the country, our current and future demands are likely to exceed the sustainable supply of our water resources.

New Jersey Water Savers Partnership

The New Jersey Water Savers is a partnership between the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This partnership was created to provide leadership to promote water conservation throughout New Jersey.